(se-kos´tә-me) surgical creation of an artificial opening or fistula into the cecum.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sē-kos′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Operative formation of a cecal fistula. Synonyms: typhlostomy
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A catheter that is inserted through the abdomen into the cecum, or the beginning of the large intestine in order to remove feces or gas. This is particularly useful as a short term method of protecting a portion of the colon while healing after surgery. It is also used by patients suffering from fecal incontinence by administering a small amount of...
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